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AF05 UGW

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,176 mi
Last recorded41,176 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UGW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 41,176 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,429 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 31,329 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 31,328 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 28,643 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,523 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 28,514 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2018 26,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,381 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2017 25,355 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,687 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,186 miles

near-side rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 20,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres worn unevenly and very noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,728 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly and very noisy

Fail 25 Mar 2014 20,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres worn unevenly and very noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,507 miles

airbag warning light on. ( will fail next time)

rear tyres wearing unevenly .( very noisy)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,856 miles

srs warning light on

uneven wear on rear tyres ( noisy on road)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,545 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,626 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,822 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AF05 UGW is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 UGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF05 UGW registered?

AF05 UGW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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